How to pronounce tenderloin
Say it like TEN-der-loyn. Tenderloin has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TEN).
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- TEN
- der
- loyn
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tenderloin pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- derKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- loynGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oy" in boy.
American vs British pronunciation of tenderloin
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: TEN-duh-loyn.
What does tenderloin mean?
- The tenderest part of a loin of meat, especially of pork or beef.
- A district of a city where corruption is common, often because the district is devoted to questionable businesses (peep shows, etc) which are easy for police to blackmail and extort.
Where does tenderloin come from?
From tender + loin.
Questions about saying tenderloin
How do you pronounce tenderloin?
Say TEN-der-loyn. The American pronunciation is /ˈtɛndɚˌlɔɪn/. In British English it is /ˈtɛndəˌlɔɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tenderloin?
Tenderloin has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TEN). Broken into parts: TEN · der · loyn.
Is tenderloin pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈtɛndəˌlɔɪn/ (TEN-duh-loyn).